A German knightly sword,1st Half of the 13th Century Double-edged blade with a long,shallow fuller on either side,inlaid on one side with the inscription,SEINIES and on the other an Imperial orb inlaid in copper. Short quillons with quadrangular cross-section. Slightly tapering tang retaining one grip scale. Beautifully shaped Brazil nut pommel. Length: 96 cm. See: Oakeshott,The Sword in the Age of Chivalry. p. 87 ff. Provenance: a Hessian private collection,historic,historical,13th century,sword,swords,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,fighting device,mi,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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